Posted by fluffy on January 4, 2004, at 17:58:14
In reply to What? Non-flexible talons??? Never! » fluffy, posted by katia on January 4, 2004, at 15:53:56
Hey Katia--
***Good to hear from you, too! I've been just trying to put this whole mess behind me, so I've avoided the PB boards.
Since being on Li. at 450mg the past two weeks, I have also experienced quite a bit of anxiety and panic - outbursts of irritability (I know what's new). But this was different - I felt disassociated as tho' in a dream (depersonalized?) and very anxious and scared. I think maybe the Li. activated the lamictal. I want to page my pdoc again. I wonder if I should stop the Lamictal altogether. He's the boss tho' and when it comes to something like this I'll listen. But I want to tell him my theory and let him know about my derealization thing that's been going on.
***Hmmm. Katia--I don't really know about the derealization stuff. Was it for an extended amount of time? Or was it like a panic attack? Have you ever tried any of the atypical antipsychotics? My experience wasn't great because of the stiffness side effect. But supposedly, they are great for anxiety, derealization, irritability, etc....I think I've read that you take seroquel for sleep? Just curious if you've ever done one for maintenence purposes. I'm not sure how I feel about them at this point.
My rash is the same as yesterday - not worse - not better. I gues that's a good sign? and no sores in my mouth.
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***Well that's good. No sores is good. Again--I'm sorry about the rash. Keep an eye on it. I really don't know what psoriasis is. But whatever the case, BOTH Lithium AND Lamictal can cause rashes. And certainly together they can! Most of them are not fatal. So try not to worry too much.
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As I said before, I think Depakote may work for you.***I have very little hope at this point. But i guess I have to raise my hopes a little when trying a new potion. I'm just afraid to hope too much in case my hopes get dashed again!
When you were on Li. you said you felt stupid? I'm wondering that about myself - but how does a stupid person know they're stupid? It just seems like reality no? How do you have such a clear grasp on what's normal for you and remember that in the midst of hazy heads? I forget and get confused and probably remain needlessly stupid for longer than I have to!
***That's quite a whopper of a question, Katia. (from a philosophical standpoint. Very existential!) For me, Lithium made me feel confused and slow. I had a hard time doing things I could normally do. Like, well, finding where I live! I also couldn't write a paragraph, I remember. I just felt trapped in a stupor. You'd know if you were having the "stupid" side effect..promise.
Thanks for your well-wishing, Katia. You take care, too. Keep in touch,
Katy
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